Anna Maria Island Living

How about investing in a home and your business at the same time?

bobyechasey — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 13:32:53 +0000

In tough times like these, more people are going into business for themselves and how better to do that than to be able to run your business from your own home? Are you looking to invest in a home and a new home-based business at the same time? You may not have to look too far.

There is a perfect home in Palmetto that has everything you need.

812 35th Ave Dr W

This home is NOT in a subdivision and you would have no problem running a home business. It has 3 beds and 2 baths and an open floor plan, perfect for a family. The most useful part is the downstairs area, which is a footprint of the above–that means you have all that space to run your business from.

Whether you want to renovate the entire space to accommodate your business as an office, or just use it as storage space for inventory for your online business–it has so many possibilities.

Why wouldn’t you buy a home that has the potential to start your own business? This beautiful home, which is located close to Emerson Point Preserve and the Brandenton Yacht Club is more than just a great place to live. The best part? It is now a short sale! $149,900. It is located just minutes to Sarasota, St. Pete and Tampa.

Is running your own business from home something you’ve always wanted, but you don’t know where to start? The Bradenton Herald recently wrote about helpful resources located in the Manatee County Public Library. That article can be seen here.

One last amazing thing about this property is that it qualifies for the USDA Rural Development Loan Program, which means NO MONEY DOWN if you meet the income requirements!

For more information, please call Bobye Chasey at 941.713.1277

Roberta (Bobye) Chasey –GRI, SFR, SRES, ePRO

Chasey Realty Inc

Time to buy a vacation home is now! Anna Maria Island is the place!

bobyechasey — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 16:13:41 +0000

Are you divided and undecided on whether or not to buy a second home? Read this article from the ANNA MARIA ISLAND SUN–Now is the time.

Time to buy a vacation home?

BY LOUISE BOLGER | SUN STAFF WRITER

It may seem counterintuitive, considering everything that’s gone on in the real estate market in recent years, but this may be the absolute best time to buy a vacation home. I don’t mean just because prices are down, but also because second home buyers’ outlook is up.

We’ve been reporting for some time that Anna Maria real estate sales are exploding, but it wasn’t until I read a Wall Street Journal analysis that I realized that we’re not alone. In fact, much of the luxury and second home market around the country is on a major upswing.

According to the Journal, buyers have “frugality fatigue,” they’re tired of waiting for the right time, the bottom of the market or for their tax advisor to give them the green light. They’re moving forward with cash in their pockets and creative lifestyles in their heads.

As we all know, location is the key to real estate, and around the country, it doesn’t matter if you live on a beach or a ski slope, your property is being eyed through second home buyer eyes. Although the second home market experienced significant drops in value according to the National Association of Realtors, 25 percent from 2006, it was pretty much in line with the 22 percent drop for overall housing in the nation. I found these to be interesting numbers proving the second home market never really collapsed in spite of a national recession.

In May, the National Association of Realtors also reported that most second home or vacation buyers aren’t necessarily looking for vast amounts of appreciation. Most of them, more than 80 percent, are purchasing vacation homes to live in and enjoy, which could explain why this discretionary market held. And not surprising, cash is king with 36 percent of vacation homes purchased in 2010 being cash transactions.

In addition, even for the most altruistic vacation home buyer, there are tax advantages to buying a vacation home. For the moment at least, if you do have a mortgage on a second home, the interest is deductible. However, as of this writing, the second home mortgage interest deduction is in the crosshairs Congress as one of the many tax deductions proposed be eliminated in order to increase revenue. You can also setup your second home as a rental and still use it 15 days a year, which would allow other tax deductions for things like maintenance and rental fees.

Santa Barbara, Calif., Aspen, Colo., The Hamptons, N. Y., Hilton Head, S. C. and Palm Beach, Fla., are some of the traditional second home markets that are seeing substantial activity. Buyers are snapping up homes in these areas and others where the median home price five years ago was over a million and now is selling for 30 percent to 40 percent less.

If your intuition is screaming, “Buy that home on the beach buy that home on the beach,” maybe it’s time to pay attention before the time to buy becomes nothing more than a missed opportunity. And if I know my baby boomers, missed opportunities are something they never experienced.

More Vacation Homes Within Reach (online.wsj.com)

Wall Street Journal: Maybe it’s time to buy that vacation home

bobyechasey — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 01:02:50 +0000

Vacation homes: Why it might be time to buy

WASHINGTON – Aug. 2, 2011 – Home price declines remain the norm in many areas, but experts say certain luxury markets are picking up steam and attracting affluent vacation-home buyers.

The median second-home price fell 11 percent to $150,000 in 2010 from the prior year, according to the National Association of Realtors® (NAR). And the price dropped 25 percent since 2006, compared to a 22 percent decrease for the overall housing market.

Experts say sales activity depends on geography, with buyers more interested in prime vacation spots. However, financing remains a challenge since banks remain skittish about writing jumbo mortgages.

For many second-home buyers, though, the investment value is not a big concern. NAR says more than 80 percent of second-home buyers made their purchases to simply enjoy the home – not as an investment – with the number of all-cash deals up to 36 percent in 2010 from 29 percent in 2009, enabling buyers to forego a complex mortgage process.

Prices have stabilized or started to rise in Santa Monica, Calif.; Aspen, Colo.; the Hamptons, N.Y.; and Hilton Head, S.C. Meanwhile, Martha’s Vineyard, Mass.; Vail, Colo.; and Miami and Palm Beach remain depressed but offer some bargains.

Source: Wall Street Journal (07/23/11) Silver-Greenberg, Jessica

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Anna Maria Island: A Quick Picture Tour of Bradenton Beach

bobyechasey — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 16:08:27 +0000

Anna Maria Island is a wonderful place and it feels like a great big community, but some people don’t realize that we have three separate cities on this 7-mile stretch of sugar-white sand beaches. Bradenton Beach is the southmost city, Holmes Beach is in the middle, and Anna Maria completes the north end of our Island.

Since we focus so much on Anna Maria and Holmes Beach (which is where I live) I thought it would be nice to do a picture tour of some features of Bradenton Beach.

Pier on Historic Bridge Street

Coquina Bay WalkGotta love Joe's Eats and Sweets

Bridge Street is always bustling during the season

The Fish Hole: Miniature Golf

Great dive for some grub and a drink

Pretty Bridge Street, again

Parasailing: a frequent sight on Bradenton Beach

For more information on Anna Maria Island, don’t forget to visit my website: bobyechasey.net

Have a great weekend!

Two Scoops: Ice Scream on the North End of Anna Maria

bobyechasey — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 14:42:35 +0000

Took the trolley to the north end of the Island this past weekend and went to Two Scoops–at the shopping center on the corner of Pine Avenue (which is coming along nicely) and Bay Blvd. Always fun to have the grandkids out here, enjoying the island that I love so much. Here are some pictures for you to enjoy:

Two Scoops

What kid doesn't like ice cream?

Or candy...?

We always have a good time.

Don’t forget to check out my website: bobyechasey.net

Anna Maria Island: Coupons, Fishing Hot Spots, Free Trolley Rides and More!

bobyechasey — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 16:37:34 +0000

Happy Friday, friends!

It’s almost the weekend and there will be lots of people enjoying the beach! I thought I’d do another link round up of great and useful things you can use for Anna Maria Island!

Also, if you’re interested in having your business featured, let me know! I’m always looking for useful and original blog ideas about Anna Maria Island.

1. Attention fishermen! Looking for “Hot Spots” to fish?? Check out the weekly report from Bradenton Herald

http://www.bradenton.com/2011/07/22/3365523/outdoors-hot-spots-fishing-report.html

2. Free vacation guide for Anna Maria Island from the Islander

http://islander.org/2010/11/2010-free-island-vacation-guide/

3. Historic Store and Café on Anna Maria Island: Ginny and Jane E’s (The Old IGA)

http://www.annamariacafe.com/

4. Want a free ride? Here’s a map and schedule for the Anna Maria Island trolley!

http://www.rvafl.com/trolley/documents/AMITrolley.pdf

5. Need sunscreen? Sign up and get a $1.00 Off coupon for Hawaiian Tropics sunscreen products. (Use 30+ SPF, Broad Spectrum!)

http://www.hawaiiantropic.com/Promotions/Coupon/CouponSignUp.aspx

The Most Beautiful Place on Earth: Anna Maria Island

bobyechasey — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 17:01:57 +0000

Why would you live anywhere else?

If you had a choice to live anywhere in the world where would it be? So many people dream and long to live on beautiful Anna Maria Island. Life is short, make your dreams come true! I can help you! NOW is always the time to do what you truly want!

Search for homes on Anna Maria Island on my website:

http://bobyechasey.net/

Anna Maria Island Living: The Sandbar Restaurant!

bobyechasey — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 14:31:38 +0000

Welcome to the Sandbar

No trip to the Island is ever complete without a trip to the Sandbar. The food is fantastic and the view is even better, but the best part is the post-meal walk on the beach at sunset.

Deck menu

It was a little cloudy, but still beautiful

California tuna salad with cucumber wasabi. OMG.

Post-early dinner walk

Business Hours: 11:30AM-10:00PM Mon. through Fri. and 11:00AM-10:00PM Sat. and Sun.
Early Bird Specials (Inside Dining Only) 4:00PM-5:30PM

100 Spring Avenue • Anna Maria, FL 34216 • (941) 778-0444

Until next time!

-Bobye

It’s Hot! Cool Off at the Island Branch Library on Anna Maria Island!

bobyechasey — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 19:52:47 +0000

You can drive, walk (from most places) or take the free trolley on over to the Island Branch Library! For more information online, you can visit the Manatee County Public Library System here!

Island Branch Programs in July:

Wednesday, July 13 : College entrance help for young adults, 5:30 p.m.
Thursday, July 14: Jim Whitehurst demonstrates wizardly magic, 10:30 a.m. (For kiddos.)
Wednesday, July 20: Young adult program, Your Dolphin Neighbors: Mote Marine, at the Island Branch Library 5:30 p.m. (Teens.)
Thursday, July 21: Friends Book Club, 10:15 a.m. **Bring whatever book you’ve recently read and loved! Discussion is open! (Adults.)
Saturday, July 23: Anime Basics presented by Hihoshi, 2 p.m. (Teens.)

Whether you’ve lived here, just moving, or just visiting, it’s a great place to learn, read, relax and get out of the heat for free!

Island Branch Library
5701 Marina Drive
Holmes Beach, FL 34217-1516
(941) 778-6341

Library Hours:

Monday CLOSED
Tuesday 10 – 6
Wednesday 12 – 8
Thursday 10 – 6
Friday 10 – 6
Saturday 9 – 5
Sunday CLOSED

Art Galleries and Guilds on Anna Maria Island (bobyelovesannamaria.wordpress.com)
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Happy Day After 4th of July from Anna Maria Island!

bobyechasey — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 19:06:48 +0000

Happy 4th!

I hope everyone had a safe and 4th of July weekend! The Island was bustling with families and sweet little ones excited about the ongoing fireworks displays put on by the Chiles Restaurant Group.

Tell me about your weekend!!!

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Anna Maria Island Living

How about investing in a home and your business at the same time?

Time to buy a vacation home is now! Anna Maria Island is the place!

Are you divided and undecided on whether or not to buy a second home? Read this article from the ANNA MARIA ISLAND SUN–Now is the time.

Time to buy a vacation home?

If you want to make the dream of owning a home on Anna Maria Island a reality, call Bobye Chasey today @ 941-713-1277 or email at bobye@bobyechasey.net

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